Discover a behind-the-scenes look at Tasmania’s history

Nestled in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront, MACq 01 is Australia’s first storytelling hotel. Throughout the halls and across the walls of the hotel you’ll find engaging pieces of history, tales and fables that make up the remarkable history of Tasmania.

At MACq 01, their storytelling tours offer guests a deeper connection to Tasmania’s rich past. Led by gifted narrators, each experience invites you to step into the stories of the island—its people, places, and moments that shaped history.

Hidden Hobart: The Viewfinder Tour from Hunter Street to Salamanca Place, uses retro viewfinders to see through the eyes of someone who stood in the same spot up to 150 years earlier.

Sticky Stones & Secrets invites you to explore the haunts and hangouts of the old Hunter Street buildings, discovering the sticky stories behind the jam factory.

The 114 Doors tour guides you through a curated selection of stories and characters, each door revealing another chapter of Tasmania’s narrative.

The Henry Jones Art Tour Explore the living collection of 400+ Tasmanian artworks, with a guided tour of the art and heritage woven into every corridor.

Gin Tales is an immersive storytelling experience through a flight of the exclusive MACq 01 gins, representing the character traits of notorious Tasmanians.